"It was almost funny at times because he joked that it was her made-up sign language. It looked like it was really frustrating her and she stroked her throat a few times as if it was hurting her."

UK fans who missed out on the chance to see the singer after she cancelled her planned shows at Wembley Stadium on July 1 and 2 have now been told they will get a full refund, with no rescheduled shows announced.

Adele told fans early this month that she was ‘heartbroken’ by the decision to cancel the two remaining shows of her tour.

‘You know I would not make this decision lightly. I’ve done 121 shows and I have 2 left. 2 left! Who the f*** cancels a show at Wembley Stadium?’ she wrote on social media.